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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,199.88 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,199.88 and 312.62 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,199.88 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,199.88 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,199.88 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 375,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,100.49/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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